https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/world-famous-cyprus-beach-to-get-its-sand-back
A sand nourishment project will take place right on the beach at the world-famous Fig Tree bay, but this year local authorities are trying to minimise controversy by obtaining permits and using science to combat erosion...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-believes-cyprus-doesn-t-need-guarantor-powers
The most effective way to safeguard the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus could come from the UN Security Council itself, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/economic-sentiment-in-cyprus-marginally-improves-in-april
The Economic Sentiment Indicator ESI, edged up by 1.5 points in April compared with the previous month, reaching 119 points...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-must-show-zero-tolerance-to-abuse-of-detainees
Europe's top human rights body says Cyprus police must effectively address incidents of physical abuse against detainees amid "credible allegations"...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/j-p-overseas-struggles-to-make-things-right
There is no end in sight in the bitter division within J&P Overseas, with one executive drawing on the company’s old glory to save the company while another pointing to mismanagement and threatening to take legal action....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/construction-of-ayia-napa-marina-enters-second-phase
The construction of the Ayia Napa Marina recently entered its second phase, as a recent video allows viewers to imagine how this magnificent project could raise the game for local business and tourism on the island. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/french-frigates-could-be-built-in-greece
Tsipras and Macron discussed the possible use of profits on Greek bonds held by the cental banks of other European countries, such as France, for the construction of frigates...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-is-open-for-business-and-china-s-buying
As US President Donald Trump builds barriers to Chinese trade, Cyprus is throwing open the gates...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-recovery-is-being-recognised-by-international-agencies
Fitch does not currently anticipate developments with a high likelihood of leading to a downgrade...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rare-glimpse-of-assad-ties-to-russia-as-his-kids-enjoy-lavish-holidays
That Assad’s sons Hafez and Karim and daughter Zein had stayed at the resort last year with a group of other Syrian children was made public only this week...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/achna-council-pushes-for-crocodile-park
The Achna local council agreed this week to the construction of a controversial crocodile park, despite admitting that local residents did not have a chance to raise any objection. A hearing scheduled for April 27 could be the only chance residents have to raise any concerns....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-seeks-common-ground-in-peyia-sea-caves-controversy
An internationally-renowned expert is coming to Cyprus to assist the government in conducting a study on the sea caves controversy in Peyia, just weeks after the Green Party filed an official complaint with the EU Commission....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/imf-projects-cyprus-gdp-growth-to-exceed-4-in-2018-19
According to the forecasts included in the WEO, based on previous assessments, the Cypriot economy is expected to record a growth rate of 3.6% in 2018 and 3% in 2019 - lower than last year's 4% and the IMF prediction...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cleaning-paphos-mosaics-raises-eyebrows
A rather unusual photograph is doing the rounds on social media in Cyprus, showing a cleaning lady using a broom and a shovel to clean ancient mosaics at the Paphos Archaeological Park. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-getting-ready-to-rise
Paphos Mayor Fedonas Fedonos says his city is reviewing a handful of applications for high-rise buildings while trying to avoid the mistakes of rival town Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/russia-is-drifting-away
Michalis Tsikalas says the fact that Russia and Turkey are locked in an embrace, which is getting stronger over time, should not go unnoticed in Cyprus. Taking action on any chosen path remains difficult in the world of energy choices, but don’t have all the luxury in the world to pick and choose. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriots-get-ready-for-easter-sunday
It may be spring recess in some parts of the world, but it is almost the end of Holy Week in Cyprus where people get ready for Saturday midnight mass and Easter Sunday celebrations. Tradition mixed with good food and some dangerous customs blend together to make what Cypriots call Easter holidays....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/southeast-asia-s-idyllic-islands-buckle-under-tourism-strain
Airports have become chaotic, hotels are being thrown up hastily with little regard for safety and sanitation...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/russia-can-build-turkey-power-station-alone
Russian firm Rosatom has been seeking investors for a 49 percent stake in the Akkuyu nuclear power plant project...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-protest-construction-of-akkuyu-nuclear-plant
Cyprus is more concerned than any other country since the power plant will be situated just a few dozen kilometres from its northern coast...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/j-p-starts-to-pay-workers-again
J&P workers in Saudi Arabia finally got their December pay cheque following a protracted labour dispute with the management of the Cypriot company, which is facing a number of financial challenges. Cypriot workers are still waiting to get paid but it looks like they will have to wait until after the Easter holidays....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/labour-exploitation-is-the-main-form-of-trafficking-in-cyprus
Labour exploitation has emerged as the predominant form of trafficking in Belgium, Cyprus, Georgia, Portugal, Serbia and the UK...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/bad-loans-still-high-despite-fast-economic-growth
Cyprus' economic growth has been supported by construction, tourism and professional services...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/j-p-in-saudi-arabia-in-dire-straits
The Cyprus-based J&P Overseas construction company is in a negative spotlight this week, after a series of damning letters sent by employees to Riyadh’s management were made public. The allegations are pretty ugly but the company vows to fix problems....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nissi-beach-among-world-s-best-on-instagram
Ayia Napa may be struggling to rebrand itself, but its many white-sand beaches need no introduction as Nissi Beach is among the world’s top 50 on Instagram just in time for summer holidays plans. The mayor, who says he wants to improve the town's image, has welcomed the new achievement. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/ayia-napa-moves-ahead-with-golf-course
The construction of a golf course in Ayia Napa is moving ahead, trying to raise the profile of a resort town desperately trying to rebrand its tourist product. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-aims-to-stop-dodgy-beach-construction
The government is determined to put a halt to illegal construction on the beach, following a recent spat between state and local officials on several projects that apparently violate the law. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/economic-sentiment-indicator-decreased-by-1-6-points-in-march
The decline resulted from a worsening of business confidence in services, industry, and among consumers...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/paphos-demands-proper-shelter-for-world-class-mosaics
Cypriot authorities have been trying to build shelters for the world-famous mosaics in Kato Paphos, but after 20 years of discussion it is still unclear when protective structures can be built. Local officials are determined to put pressure and push the issue forward...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/cyprus-joins-global-earth-hour-celebrations
Cyprus, as a Mediterranean island, is vulnerable to climate change and faces many problems as regards water, coastal erosion and unruly construction...
